Updated October 17, 2026 · HabitatCue Editorial Team
Blackstone vs Char-Broil
Blackstone
Char-Broil
Higher score in this comparison
Blackstone vs Char-Broil: the differences
| Compare | BlackstoneReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | Char-BroilReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $149.99 | $39.99Lower |
| Warranty | 1 year | 3 yearsHigher |
| App or Wi-Fi control | YesHas it | No |
| Cooking area (cm²) | 3,948Higher | 3,451.6 |
| Maximum temperature (°C) | Not confirmed | 371 |
Same on both: Portable models (Yes), Markets (US).
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Key differences
- Char-Broil scores higher overall: 9.5 vs 9.2.
- Price from is lower at Char-Broil: $39.99 vs $149.99.
- Warranty is higher at Char-Broil: 3 years vs 1 year.
- App or Wi-Fi control: only Blackstone.
- Cooking area (cm²) is higher at Blackstone: 3,948 vs 3,451.6.
- Support channels: only Blackstone offers Community.
- Founded is lower at Char-Broil: 1948 vs 2008.
- Products: only Blackstone offers Pellet grill, Pizza oven.
- Products: only Char-Broil offers Gas grill, Charcoal grill.
- Fuel types: only Blackstone offers Pellet.
Our verdict on each
Blackstone
Blackstone suits US home cooks who want a single brand covering griddles, pellet grills, smokers and pizza ovens, with prices starting at $149.99. The trade-off is cover: the warranty runs 1 year, and buying outside the US falls outside the listed markets.
Char-Broil
Char-Broil suits US cooks who want gas, charcoal, electric and wood from a single maker, with prices starting at $39.99. The trade-off sits in the spec sheet and the aftercare: a top temperature of 371 °C and a 3 year warranty trail the field.
Score breakdown
| Area | Blackstone | Char-Broil |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.3Entry price of $149.99 ranks 18 of 39, so Blackstone sits mid-field on cost rather than at the budget end. | 10.0HigherEntry price of $39.99 ranks 3 of 39, near the cheapest in the comparison, and anchors the value case. |
| Offer | 9.1HigherProduct types cover griddle, pellet grill and smoker across gas, pellet and electric, plus portable builds and an app connected pellet grill. | 8.9Fuels run gas, charcoal and electric, ahead of Lodge's charcoal grill, smoker and griddle. |
| Trust | 9.0Warranty of 1 year ranks 24 of 34, while support runs through email, chat and phone. | 9.8HigherWarranty of 3 years is modest, but support on email, chat and phone and a 1948 start give the brand standing. |
Which one suits you
Pick Blackstone if app or wi-fi control and cooking area (cm²) matter most.
Pick Char-Broil if cost, trust, price from, and warranty matter most.
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Blackstone | Char-Broil |
|---|---|---|
| Grills and smokers | 27 of 50 | 19 of 50 |
Also worth a look
Lodge has price from at $9.90, against $149.99 for Blackstone and $39.99 for Char-Broil.
Lodge reviewEvery fact side by side
| Fact | Blackstone | Char-Broil |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Griddle, Pellet grill, Smoker, Pizza oven, Electric grill | Gas grill, Charcoal grill, Electric grill, Smoker, Griddle |
| Fuel types | Gas, Pellet, Electric | Gas, Charcoal, Electric, Wood, Multi fuel |
| Legal entity | North Atlantic Imports LLC | Char-Broil, LLC |
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
| Founded | 2008 | 1948Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Blackstone | Char-Broil | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $149.99at the median | $39.99lowest quarter | $149.99 |
| Maximum temperature (°C) | Not confirmed | 371below the median | 400 |
| Warranty | 1 yearbelow the median | 3 yearsat the median | 3 years |
| Cooking area (cm²) | 3,948above the median | 3,451.6above the median | 3,332.095 |
Median across 37 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Blackstone
Pros
- Prices start at $149.99, and the same brand sells griddles, pellet grills, smokers and pizza ovens, so you can add a smoker later without changing maker.
- Fuel choice runs to gas, pellet and electric, giving gas, pellet and electric in one lineup, where Char-Broil and Lodge list no pellet grill.
- The Omnivore griddle offers 3,948 cm² of cooking area, enough to work through a menu without cooking in batches.
Cons
- The 1 year warranty is the soft spot: Blackstone ranks 24 of 34 on cover length, under the 4 year median for grills and smokers.
- Buying is limited to US, and the company sits in the United States, so shoppers elsewhere need to check shipping, duties and warranty handling themselves.
- Griddles lead the range: griddle, pellet grill and smoker has no charcoal grill, where Char-Broil, GrilyKrby.cz and Lodge all list one.
Char-Broil
Pros
- Entry price of $39.99 puts Char-Broil at 3 of 39 on price, among the cheapest brands in the comparison.
- Fuel choice covers gas, charcoal and electric, while Lodge limits its line to charcoal grill, smoker and griddle and GrilyKrby.cz reaches further into pellet and kamado.
- Product types run gas grill, charcoal grill and electric grill, covering gas and charcoal grills, electric grills, smokers and griddles in one maker.
Cons
- App connected is no, against 75% of ranked brands that pair with an app, so cooking is managed at the dials.
- Peak temperature of 371 °C ranks 17 of 23, under the category median of 400.
- Warranty of 3 years ranks 18 of 34, below the category median of 4.
Who each suits
Blackstone
Who it suits
- Cooks who want one range across griddles, pellet grills, smokers and pizza ovens: Blackstone lists griddle, pellet grill and smoker.
- Patio gas or charcoal shoppers: Char-Broil builds its list around gas grill, charcoal grill and electric grill for a grill led alternative.
- Kamado cooks and multi fuel buyers: GrilyKrby.cz covers gas grill, charcoal grill and pellet grill, a wider set of cooking styles.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone buying outside the US, since Blackstone lists US as its only market and is based in the United States.
- Shoppers set on a charcoal cooker: Lodge works from charcoal grill, smoker and griddle, and Char-Broil centres on gas grill, charcoal grill and electric grill.
- Buyers who rank warranty length first: the 1 year term is short against the 4 year median, so check Char-Broil and GrilyKrby.cz terms before committing to a large unit.
Char-Broil
Who it suits
- US home cooks who want gas, charcoal, electric and wood covered by a single maker.
- Buyers starting at the budget end of the market, since prices begin at $39.99.
- Cooks who prefer dials to phone control, since app connected is no.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers after pellet or kamado cooking, which GrilyKrby.cz covers through gas grill, charcoal grill and pellet grill.
- Shoppers who only want charcoal, smoker and griddle formats, since Lodge lists charcoal grill, smoker and griddle and nothing beyond that.
Current offers
Char-Broil
Current offer
Discount code
10% off first order via email signup: 10% off first order
Email newsletter signup; no end date stated
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Blackstone | Char-Broil |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Yes | Yes |
Questions about each
Blackstone
What does the cheapest Blackstone cost?+
Entry pricing starts at $149.99 on the griddle collection. Among the brands compared on starting price, Blackstone ranks 18 of 39, which puts it mid-field rather than at the cheapest end. Larger griddles, pellet grills and pizza ovens sit well above that figure.
Which fuels can a Blackstone run on?+
The range runs on gas, pellet and electric. Gas is the most common fuel across the brands compared here at 67.6%, with wood at 58.8% and electric at 47.1%, so a gas griddle suits a patio while the pellet grill covers the wood route for anyone without a gas line.
Char-Broil
How much does a Char-Broil grill cost to start with?+
Prices run from $39.99, and that entry point ranks 3 of 39 brands in the comparison, so the budget end sits in an accessible place. Larger gas units, side burners and griddle combinations all sit above that opening figure.
What fuels can Char-Broil grills burn?+
The range covers gas, charcoal and electric, which is a wider spread than most of the field. One maker can therefore cover gas for fast cooking, charcoal for flavour, electric for small spaces, wood for slow smokes and multi-fuel units for mixed use.
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